News and reports from the Department of Transportation.

FAA Aircraft Pilots Workforce Development Grant Program grant opened on April 26.

News Release: Louisville, Ky. - During a visit to Bowman Field Airport, FAA Associate Administrator of Airports Shannetta Griffin highlighted funding coming the airport’s way as part of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that provides a once-in-a-generation investment. The Biden-Harris Administration is investing in infrastructure that benefits Americans in overlooked communities to create good-paying jobs, generate new economic opportunities and build community wealth.

There was activity on two bills related to the Environment and Public Works Committee on April 25.

Senate and House Committee Leaders Share Broadband Program Priorities with NTIA

Media Advisory Air Tour Helicopter Crash Subject of Board Meeting

FMCSA Declares Pennsylvania-Licensed Driver an Imminent Hazard to Public Safety

Join the FAA for Drone Safety Day

President Biden, Federal Aviation Administration Deliver Historic Investments to General Aviation Airport in Kentucky

FAA Accepting Applications for Aviation Workforce Development Grants

The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on April 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

News Release: WASHINGTON-The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is inviting the drone community to be part of its 2022 Drone Safety Day campaign on Saturday, June 18. This year’s campaign will be a one-day national event, to encourage drone pilots and recreational flyers to “Fly RIGHT." This year’s safety messages will focus on:

The US Transportation Department published a three page notice on April 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

News Release: WASHINGTON- The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration is seeking applications for two Aviation Workforce Development Grant programs aimed at developing and inspiring a more diverse pool of pilots and aviation maintenance technicians to join the next generation of aviation professionals. This is the FAA’s second funding opportunity for these programs. A total of $10 million is available for the grants.

The US Transportation Department published a four page rule on April 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Risk Assessment Initiated of DOT’s Charge Card Program